Presenting Data And Results - Content

Question 1

What is used to present information in a variety of formats?

Answer 1

Relational database applications

spreadsheets

Question 2

What are two ways that the data can be presented?

Answer 2

Tabular - tables can be formatted,sorted and searched to produce outputs

Graphical - formatted charts to present information

Question 3

In what ways can errors be reduced?

Answer 3

• automating certain aspects, for example by providing dropdown list boxes

• labelling input areas so users know what to enter in each box

• providing warnings when incorrect data is entered

• using techniques such as colour to indicate data entry.

Question 4

How can a user interface to accessible and easy to use?

Answer 4

A user interface needs to make it easy for users to navigate, input data and receive outputs, regardless of disability, such as limited motor function or visual impairment.

Question 5

How can a user interface be intuitive?

Answer 5

An intuitive user interface allows users to easily work out how to use both the interface and the data it provides without a lot of training.

Clear navigation, good labelling and choosing the right output formats all help to improve intuitiveness.

Question 6

How can a user interface be functional?

Answer 6

The user interface must allow an organisation to make use of the data stored in the ways that it requires.

Question 7

How can a user interface maintain good performance and compatibility?

Answer 7

A system needs to be able process the inputs to the user interface and present outputs quickly.

Poor performance leads to frustration and reduces productivity.

The system needs to be compatible with other systems that either input data into the system or receive outputs from it.